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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,345.20, 281,017.80 and 124,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,345.20, 281,017.80 and 124,359.60 is: 186,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,345.20 : 281,017.80 = 124,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,345.20/281,017.80 = 124,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,345.20x = 281,017.80 × 124,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,345.20x = 34,947,261,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947,261,200.88/187,345.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,539.40

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